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Join the Bike Bus to school on Wednesday

Wednesday, Oct. 9 is the school year’s first Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day. Families of Lincoln School students are encouraged to leave the car at home and walk, bike, roll, or take the bus to school. Volunteers will be leading Bike Buses from two spots in town to accompany children to school:

• Page Road/Trapelo roadside path, departing at 7:30 a.m.
• Police station parking lot, departing at 7:40 a.m.  

Organizers are looking for additional helpers to act as crossing guards at key intersections in town. If you’d like to help, sign up here.

Food Project seeks volunteer help

The Food Project is looking for help during the next several weeks at Baker Bridge Farm due to an early departure by a trusted farm assistant. If you are available for a few hours on one or more days to volunteer at Baker Bridge Farm on weekdays until midafternoon in the coming weeks, email Farm Manager Asher Lyon at alyon@thefoodproject.org.

Art by Rux Darie on display at library

A painting by Rux Darie.

The Lincoln Public Library will hold an artist’s reception on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. in the art gallery to mark this month’s exhibition, “On the Move” by Rux Darie. The exhibition features figurative paintings of dancers as well as abstract works by Darie, a Romanian-Dutch artist who lives and works in Lincoln. The show runs through October 26.

Covid booster shot clinic for seniors

The town will offer Covid booster vaccinations to seniors age 60+ on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the First Parish Church auditorium, across from Bemis Hall. Wear short sleeves and bring your insurance card. To sign up and/or arrange a ride, call 781-259-8811.

Town Meeting Study Committee recruiting members

The Select Board and Town Moderator invite applications for the new Town Meeting Study Committee (TMSC), which will examine Lincoln’s current Town Meeting procedures, identify what’s working well and what isn’t, and develop possible strategies for improvement.

The board approved the committee’s charge on September 30 after gathering initial feedback and ideas at two public forums earlier last month. Anyone interested in joining should complete a volunteer application form and email it to TMSC@lincolntown.org by the end of the day on Monday, Oct. 14. Interviews will be conducted, and appointments made, during the Select Board’s meeting on October 21. The TMSC will begin meeting shortly thereafter once or twice a month. A final report and recommendations are expected in fall 2025.

Air Force OK’s Hanscom’s natural resources management plan

The Department of the Air Force has released a draft Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for Hanscom Air Force Base. See Legal Notices for details and links.

Concert in Bemis Hall on Saturday

Lincoln members of the Concord Music Club with sponsor their second annual free public concert on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Musicians on classical guitar, violin and piano will perform music by Beethoven, Bach, and Olga Amelkina-Vera. For more information, email stevensjb@pathfindermail.com.

Info session on joining Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. will host a free “Try Girl Scouts” event for girls and parents on Monday, Oct. 7 from 5–6 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Click here for more information, and click here to RSVP.

Diaper drive starts on Sunday

This year’s Metro Boston Diaper Drive, organized by Lincoln moms Kerstin Sinkevicius and Kim Jalet, will run from Sunday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 19. All diapers will be donated to the Somerville WIC office, which serves Lincoln as well as Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Belmont, Bedford, and Lexington. “Most people don’t realize that WIC and SNAP benefits don’t cover diapers, and the cost of diapers has gone up more than 20 percent since 2018,” Jalet noted.

In Lincoln, collection boxes for diapers (even opened packages) will be at the library and Magic Garden. Donors may also visit the drive’s website at mbdiapers.org for links to Amazon and Target registries to purchase diapers and have them sent directly to the WIC office. For more information, contact Jalet at jaletkl@gmail.com or 860-705-0926.

Kevin So featured at next LOMA event

Kevin So

Musician Kevin So will be the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Night on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Performers should email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com before noon of the open-mike day or (space permitting) sign up at the event.

“Justice and Mercy: An Interfaith Conversation” at St. Anne’s

Several interfaith experts will discuss on how their religious tradition understands God’s mercy and God’s justice at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Specific questions to be addressed include whether God is merciful, just, or both, and who receives God’s justice and mercy. Speakers will be:

• Mohamed Lazzouni (Islamic views) — Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. 
• Ligita Ryliskyte (Christian views) — Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. 
• Nicholas Ribush (Buddhist views) — Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
• Ruth Langer (Jewish views) — Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Submit materials for Lincoln Arts & Crafts Show

Calling all artists, photographers, potters, jewelers, woodworkers, and crafters of all materials: join us for the 2024 Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show on Friday to Sunday, Nov. 15-17 at the Pierce House (artists’ reception on November 15 from 5–7 p.m.). As always, the show is for all ages, all creative arts, and all abilities, and student entries are free. Click here to submit work and register by Friday, Nov. 8.

Purple lights support domestic violence victims

Why are those buildings purple? Each October, the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable partners with First Parish in Wayland and the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month by illuminating public religious, and other significant buildings with purple lights. The Roundtable invites community members to shine purple lights in their neighborhoods by adding purple lights to indoor lamps, porches, or outside house lights. Ace Hardware in Wayland and Aubuchon Hardware in Sudbury stock purple light bulbs. Anyone interested in volunteering with the group may email domesticviolenceroundtable@gmail.com.

State Sen. Mike Barrett

Sen. Barrett comes to Lincoln

State Sen. Mike Barrett will discuss the status of environmental, energy, and climate legislation in Massachusetts with ample time for questions on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. (coffee at 9:45 a.m.) in Bemis Hall. Sponsored by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee.

Get in on Lincoln’s Historical Scavenger Hunt

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first days of the American Revolution in April 1775 and Lincoln’s contributions to those efforts, the Lincoln250 Planning Committee is launching a Historical Scavenger Hunt. Make your way around Lincoln to find 13 historical sites from the 1700s. Find a location, scan that site’s QR code, and read about Lincoln’s 18th-century history. Then take a selfie, include an answer to the optional question, and post it to each location’s web page!  Prizes are offered while supplies last. Open to all who live, work, or go to school in Lincoln. The hunt ends on Sunday, Oct. 27.  For more information and to begin the scavenger hunt, visit padlet.com/jlrg/Lincoln250. Follow Lincoln250 on Facebook and Instagram.

A heartfelt thank-you from the Lincoln250 Committee to all those who helped support the launch of this community event. Special thanks to Ian Goh, Collette Sizer, Amanda Fargo, Peggy Elder, Jennifer Glass and Val Fox, Lincoln’s cemetery agent.  We are also deeply grateful to our esteemed historians and authors: Jack MacLean, Don Hafner, Rick Wiggin, and Ron McAdow. The committee is also thankful for the invaluable partnership of Historic New England, the Lincoln Historical Society, the Conservation Department, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the First Parish Church.

Book groups for kids start in October

• Kindergarteners and first-graders — first Thursday of the month from 6-6:45 p.m. Click here to register. 
• Together Time Tales Book Club for children in grades 2-3 — first Monday of the month from 6-6:45 p.m. Click here to register.
• Fourth- and fifth-grade book club — third Thursday of the month from 4-4:45 p.m. Click here to register.
• Middle school book club — once a month from 6-7 p.m. Click here to register.

For more information, see the library’s Kids & Teens web page.

Friends of the Lincoln Library seek treasurer

The Friends of the Lincoln Library are looking for a new volunteer treasurer. Duties include collecting and depositing money received at the library and the annual appeal, plus paying bills (another volunteer writes thank-you notes to donors). FOLL’s long-time treasurer is stepping down but will continue to serve on the board while the new treasurer gets acclimated. If interested, please contact FOLL President Cathy Moritz at cathymoritz@gmail.com or 781-956-8923.

Brain Games on Oct. 20

Lincoln’s Doo family invites everyone to their sixth annual Brain Games for a cornhole tournament, live music, a magic show, photo booth, local beers, raffles, and more on Sunday, Oct. 20 from noon–5 p.m. in Pierce Park. Visit doofamilyfun.com for more information on how to participate and donate to Boston Children’s Hospital research on moyamoya disease, which affects Kalea Doo.

TEDx Walden Pond is on Oct. 23

TEDx Walden Pond is hosting its second annual TEDx talk in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5–9 p.m. In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau’s quote, “It takes two to speak the truth: one to talk, and one to listen,” the 2024 theme focuses on both speaking and listening in our search for compelling truths. There will be 10 speakers, including Alida Zweidler-Mckay of Lincoln and Dr. Eden-Renee Hayes of Wayland. The program will also feature dance (a work by local choreographer Rachel Linsky) and a humorous musical performance of “Anti-Suffragist Reasons” by members of the Concord Women’s Chorus. Click here for tickets, location, and more information and to purchase.

DeCordova’s Rappaport Prize lecture by Jeremy Frey

One of Jeremy Frey’s baskets on display.

The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum has awarded the 25th Rappaport Prize to Maine-based artist Jeremy Frey, the first Indigenous artist to be recognized. He will deliver the Rappaport lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at deCordova’s Dewey Family Hall. Frey uses new materials in combination with unique forms that honor the enduring legacy of traditional basketry practices that have been passed down through several generations of his family. He is an enrolled member of the Passamaquoddy, one of five federally recognized Native tribes in Maine, together known as the Wabanaki Confederacy.

“Elephant Company” author event

Vicki Croke, author of Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II, will make a presentation with archival photos and video on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Walden Woods Project at 44 Baker Farm Rd. in Lincoln. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception, and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m. This event is generously sponsored by The Commons in Lincoln. Part of the Concord Festival of Authors. Click here to learn more and register.

Water shutoff on Sept. 19 in two areas

The Water Department will temporarily shut off water to homes at 16–63 Winter Street and 5–50 Old Winter Street on Thursday, Sept. 19 starting at 8 a.m. to remove an old non-operational hydrant. If you experience rusty water when service is returned, avoid doing laundry or using hot water. Flush water from an exterior faucet for 10 minutes or until clear. 

Sept. 19 webinar on Hanscom expansion proposal

Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere will hold a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. on “The SPJE Statewide Campaign: What We’ve Achieved Together & What’s Next.” Speakers include Nobel Prize winner Susan Solomon, MIT professor of atmospheric chemistry and author of Solvable: How We Healed the Earth and How We Can Do It Again, and Neil Rasmussen, president of Save Our Heritage, and Alex Chatfield of the St. Anne’s Climate Justice Ministry. Click here to register.

The public comment period on the proposal has been extended to October 4. On the state Environmental Monitor web page, click on “Projects Under Review” and then “Environmental Impact Reports “in the line under that. The last entry on the list is the Hanscom project. Then click on “Comment” in the right-hand “Actions” column.

Lecture on how resistance turned to revolution

The Lincoln Historical Society and Lincoln250 Lecture Series present the inaugural event of the series “When Enough Is Enough: How Resistance Turned to Revolution in 1775” with Professor of History Robert J. Allison on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. in Bemis Hall.

Dark Skies subcommittee seeks members

The Planning Board, which established a Dark Skies subcommittee to study light pollution in town and to recommend updates and protocols to reduce and control light pollution, is seeking members for that subcommittee. The expected time commitment is one to three hours a week. Goals include establishing a mission statement, and updating bylaws, as well as developing and implementing an educational campaign. Those interested should contact Louise Bergeron at louisebergeron@earthlink.net and/or Craig Nicholson at NicholsonC@lincolntown.org by Monday, Sept. 30.

Coming up at the library

• Pokémon Trading Day — Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. No registration required.
• Bilingual Storytelling: The Legend of the Inca Empire’s Origin/La Leyenda del Origen del Imperio I — Saturday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. Recommended for ages 5+; click here to register.

Click here for more events at the library or subscribe to the Library Linc weekly e-newsletter to keep up to date on the latest events, services, and news.

Coming up from the First Parish

• Theology on Tap — Monday, Sept. 23 at the Tack Room, 7:30–9 p.m.

EEE risk in Sudbury rises to moderate

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health DPH) has increased the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risk level to “moderate” in Sudbury after the virus was detected in mosquitoes collected from the surveillance program in that town, though the risk in Lincoln remains low. No human cases have been reported. On September 5, the DPH also announced two additional human cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts, bringing the total number of human cases to six. One is a man in his 50s who was exposed in Suffolk County; the other is a man in his 80s with exposure in southern Middlesex County. The Lincoln and Sudbury Health Department continue to work closely with the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project to conduct mosquito surveillance and (in Sudbury) additional truck-mounted spraying as needed in the targeted areas.

Lincoln Land Conservation Trust news

LLCT and Conservation Dept. work days
Join other volunteers helping to manage invasive plants on conservation land. The next work day is Friday, Sept. 13 from 1-3pm. All tools provided; just bring gloves. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

LLCT and COAHS Noticing Walks
These gently paced walks are all about the journey, not the destination. They take place on first Tuesdays and mid-month Wednesdays from September 18 through December 11. Click here or more details, dates and locations, and registration.

“The Nature and Science of Fall Foliage”
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
LLCT welcomes Tia Pinney, a senior naturalist at Mass Audubon, to speak about the science of fall foliage via Zoom. Click here to register.

Scarecrow Classic 5K
The 12th annual Scarecrow Classic 5K to benefit the LLCT takes place on Sunday, Oct. 20 starting at 9:30 a.m. Participants enjoy a course through Lincoln’s roads and trails, with colorful scarecrows along the route and cider donuts at the finish line. Register by Monday, Oct. 7 to guarantee a Scarecrow Classic Tech Shirt on race day. Pre-registration closes the Friday before the race and limited same-day registrations are available. Learn more and register at scarecrowclassic5k.com. The LLCT is also looking for sponsors and volunteers. Email llct@lincolnconservation.org if you can help.

Council on Aging & Human Services activities

The COA&HS’s Lincoln Academy takes place on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. This month:

• September 13 — “Journey to Victoria Falls and Okurango Delta” with Lincoln resident Ed Tam
• September 20 — “A History of Fraud through the Ages” where local author Bob Ainsworth shares the story of swindlers from ancient Greece to today.
• September 27 — “Chomsky and Me: A Memoir.” Author Bev Stohl shares her story of running the MIT office of the renowned linguist and social critic Noam Chomsky for nearly two and a half decades.

Marilyn Buckler, 1933–2024

Longtime Lincoln resident Marilyn Buckler passed away on August 13 at the age of 91. Click here to read her obituary.

Register for L-S adult ed classes

L-S Adult & Community Education Classes has several classes starting this month, including dance, family fishing, boating skills, SAT prep, ChatGPT, real estate investing, and “Preparing for ‘The Talk’ with Your Elder Parents.” Click here for course listings and registration. Questions? Email adult.ed@lsrhs.net or leave a message at 978-443-9961 x3326.

Walden Woods events

Join the Walden Woods Project and RESTORE: The North Woods for “Thoreau, Landscape Scale Wildlands and Natural Democracy” with wilderness activist and author Jamie Sayen will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 7–8 p.m. via Zoom. Thoreau proposed the establishment of reserves decades before the designation of the first national parks. Click here to learn more and register.

“Author Helen Humphreys in Conversation with Jeffrey S. Cramer” happens on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. at Thoreau Farm (341 Virginia Rd., Concord) and online. Inspired by the life, letters, and diaries of Henry David Thoreau, Humphreys’ novel Followed by the Lark shows how strikingly similar the concerns of the early nineteenth century are to our own, and reminds us to listen for news of change. Click here to learn more and register.

Apply to show your work in library art gallery

The Lincoln Public Library Art & Exhibit Committee is now accepting applications to exhibit artwork in the 2025 exhibition year. Selections will be based on artistic quality, diversity, and relevance to Lincoln. For additional information and an application link, check out the Library’s Art Gallery webpage. Questions? Email Ran Cronin at rcronin@minlib.net. Applications are due by Monday, Sept. 30.

Lincoln resident to participate in Jimmy Fund walk

Lincoln resident Ana Goncalves will participate in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, Oct. 6. She and thousands of other walkers will take part in the annual event that raises funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Make a difference as a hospice volunteer

Care Dimensions volunteer Dave Houle visits patients with his dog Dolce.

Care Dimensions, the region’s largest provider of hospice care, will hold online training classes for those interested in becoming volunteers for the nonprofit organization in patients’ homes, care facilities, or the hospice house on Winter Street. Make a difference in a patient’s life by engaging in a shared interest or hobby, helping with letter-writing or life review, visiting with your approved dog, reading to patients, or just listening and providing a supportive, comforting presence. If patient visits are not the right fit, you can volunteer in other ways, such as providing administrative office support or making check-in phone calls to current patients or bereaved family members.

Training will be held via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 7–30, from 9–11 a.m. and (register by September 27). For more information or to register, click here or email VolunteerInfo@CareDimensions.org.

Codman Estate Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday

The Codman Estate Arts and Crafts Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This annual event features the work of more than 100 local artisans. Work includes painting, woodworking, food products, jewelry, photography, glass, clothing, metalwork, and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a food court, and first-floor tours of the Codman House museum. Admission is $5 (free for kids and members of Historic New England). Click here for details and tickets.

Political organizer Michael Ansara at DTC

Meet Michael Ansara, political organizer, activist, and poet at an election kickoff meeting of the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Bemis Hall (coffee at 9:45 a.m., talk at 10 a.m.). Come and be inspired, hear ways to help elect the Dems, and get your questions answered.

Donate items for ski/skate/bike sale

Donate gently used skis, bikes, skates for the upcoming L-S Boosters Ski, Skate &Bike Sale. Items can be dropped off in the LSRHS courtyard on Friday, Sept. 20 (rain or shine) from 4–7 p.m. Only the following will be accepted:

• Bikes
• Downhill and cross-country skis, poles and boots
• Hockey and figure skates
• Skateboards
• Golf clubs and bags

For more information, email Jeanine Hodges at jeaninehodges@gmail.com.

Volunteers needed for events subcommittee

The IDEA Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism) is seeking volunteers to serve on the planning committee for a “Welcome to Lincoln” newcomers party on January 26, 2025. The subcommittee will meet twice monthly from September to early February. IDEA is also seeking volunteers to help in other capacities such as tabling at town events. Letters of interest should be sent to Peggy Elder, administrative assistant in the Select Board’s Office, elderp@lincolntown.org or call 781-259-2601.

Coming up at the library

Mindful Mondays Meditation Series
Adults are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher Lauren for a calming Monday lunch break meditation on Zoom from 12:30–1 p.m. Click for series flier. Register here for any or all sessions:

• • Nervous System Relaxation — Monday, Sept. 16
  • Nature Visualization — Monday, Sept. 23
  • Movement Meditation — Monday, Sept. 30

Scrabble and Uno and Chess
Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 2–3 p.m.
Get together with friends and families of all ages for a board gaming afternoon at the library on All kinds of games will be provided or bring your own. Ages 6+, no registration necessary.

Sensational Smoothies with Jodi
Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4–5 p.m.
Jodi Gorman, registered dietitian/nutritionist and owner of Happy Jars Lifestyle, will lead a class for children 8+ to create and taste simple, nutritious smoothies. Participants will go home with sensational smoothie recipe ideas. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when signing up. Register here.

Film: “The Thin Man” (1934)
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m.
Dashiell Hammett’s jaunty whodunit about a missing inventor made William Powell and Myrna Loy the champagne elite of sleuthing. Sign up for the mailing list.

Author talk on finding and identifying birds
Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Author Heather Wolf, author of Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, will discuss via Zoom how to find and identify more birds by picking a “patch,” a place close to home where you can watch birds often. Click for event flier or register here.

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Let the classes begin

Keynote speaker Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson, a racial equity strategist and educator, highlighted opening day of the 2024-25 school year on August 26 for all Lincoln and Hanscom teachers and staff in Donaldson Auditorium. Students begin classes on Thursday. Left to right: Assistant Superintendent Torrance Lewis, Superintendent of Schools Parry Graham, Dr. Amante-Jackson, and Lincoln METCO Director Marika Hamilton. 

Lincoln Green Energy Coaches host debut session

Do you have questions about long-distance travel in an EV (electric vehicle)? Are you worried about indoor air quality but unsure about induction stoves? Is your aging hot water tank inefficient? Do you want to learn more about saving energy with a heat pump dryer? Lincoln Green Energy Coaches are here to help you make a plan! The Lincoln Green Energy Coach program will debut with an event on Saturday, Sept. 14 in Bemis Hall from 1–3 p.m. There will a short introduction about the program with some examples of homes that have reduced their carbon footprint in different ways. Coaches will then be available to discuss different topics from heat pumps to solar PV. Click here to register.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Friends of Modern Architecture tour of three energy-efficient modern homes on the following day. Click here for more information and tickets. The Green Energy Coaching program is sponsored by CFREE, a working group of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee and the Lincoln Climate Action Planning committee.

Author/historian to discuss The Walls Have Ears

On Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2–3 p.m. via Zoom, author and historian Helen Fry will discuss The Walls Have Ears, her history of the elaborate and brilliantly sustained World War II intelligence operation by which Hitler’s generals were tricked into giving away vital Nazi secrets. Register here.

Lincoln’s Mark Deck conquers adversity to ride in PMC Unpaved

Mark Deck

Lincoln resident Mark Deck will ride in PMC Unpaved (part of the Pan-Mass Challenge), a gravel bike-a-thon to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber), on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Stockbridge, Mass. PMC Unpaved offers two gravel routes of 30 and 50 miles through the scenic backroads of the Berkshires, allowing riders of varying abilities to participate in the PMC’s mission.

After riding the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) for 11 years and raising nearly $150,000 for Dana-Farber, Mark faced his own battle with pancreatic cancer, undergoing aggressive chemo, radiation, and a Whipple surgery. Unfortunately, following his battle, Mike had an accident in 2021 that caused a spinal cord injury, but he was dedicated to find a way to ride again and continue the fight against cancer. He now rides a recumbent trike, which he will use during his PMC Unpaved ride along with his son. To learn more about Mark and make a donation, click here.

The PMC, which has raised more than $1 billion since 1980, is Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor, accounting for more than 62% of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue.

Movie matinee: “Cinderella” (1997)

See the Disney musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997, rated PG) starring Brandy, Whitney Houston and Bernadette Peters on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome; no registration required.

LincFam hosts adults’ night out

Join other parents for a cozy evening of warmth and laughter around a crackling bonfire on Friday, Aug. 23 from 8–10 p.m. at Flint Farm, 8 Bedford Rd. (park at the Parish House or library). We’ll have marshmallows ready for roasting as well as beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages, good company, and a chance to unwind under the stars. $10 per person payable upon RSVP via Venmo @LincFam or cash at the event. Open to everyone. Click here to RSVP.

Domestic violence volunteers sought

The Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is looking for people to participate in their free September volunteer advocate training program at the Lexington Police Department. The 40-hour training familiarizes volunteers with the many aspects of domestic violence and gives them the skills necessary to provide confidential and appropriate services to DVSN’s clients. Once trained, volunteer advocates provide direct service over the phone, at the Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence.

Training will be held over three weeks from September 9–27 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6–9:15 p.m. and Friday from 9:15 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. For those who wish to activate as advocates, an additional 10 to 12 hours of individual field training will take place after successful completion of the classroom segment.

The training is free and all necessary materials will be provided. To learn more or request an application, call 978-318-3421 or e-mail training@dvsn.org. Applications are due no later than Monday, Aug. 26.

Tour de Codman coming up

The Tour de Codman on Sunday, Sept. 22 will start at Codman Farm and will take cyclists on a nine-mile loop through Lincoln along roads and paths, featuring stops at three remote pastures where farm staff and volunteers will give a short talk on the farm’s sustainable, pasture-based agriculture before returning to the farm. All ages welcome, but cyclists must be comfortable maintaining a 10-12 mph pace along Lincoln’s roads. The route will spend as much time as possible on bike paths and quiet roads. Any bike in good working order should suffice. Bring your own water and snacks for the route, and don’t forget your helmet (required). The total time for the ride (including stops) should be under two hours. Click here to register.

Food Project Shindig

Celebrate and support the work of The Food Project at its Shindig fundraising lunch at Baker Bridge Farm on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 12-2 p.m. Enjoy locally grown ingredients for your lunch, take part in a variety of farm-related activities for all ages (including light harvesting) and talk to youth, alumni, staff, and trustees. Click here for more information.

Food pantry seeks help from truck/van owners

Do you have a truck, SUV, or van and are willing to help the Lincoln-Weston St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry transport food twice a month? Here’s what’s needed:

1. On the first Thursdays of each month at 9:30 a.m.,we need volunteers to drive to Framingham to pick up food donations (where other folks help load the truck) and transport them to the food pantry located behind St. Joseph Church, Lincoln, where other volunteers will also unload the truck.  It takes only about an hour and a half, once a month.
2. On the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m., we need volunteers to drive to Boston to pick up food donations and bring back to the food pantry again, where there will be other volunteers to unload the truck.  It takes only two hours, once a month.

We can rotate volunteers to pick up once or twice every other month, or if feasible, just one pickup. If interested, please contact food pantry chair Karen Boyce at karenboyce620@gmail.com. 

Coming up at the library

Minuteman Library Crawl
Wednesday, Aug. 7 — all day at the library
We invite you to spend a day visiting local libraries to find out what’s special about each and what they have to offer you and your family. This is an event for all ages – all you need is a love of libraries and a way to get from place to place. The challenge is to visit as many libraries as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item in each library – it’s a 21st-century scavenger hunt! Post your pics and tag the libraries #mlncrawl2024. Each library will have handouts and giveaways – show your pictures to a librarian (or if you don’t have a camera, just tell a librarian you’re on the crawl — we’re pretty trusting) and receive a prize. Download your “passport” with all the relevant information.

Film: A Day at the Races (1937)
Thursday, Aug. 15  from 6–8 p.m., Tarbell Room
Doctor Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try to save Judy’s farm by winning a big horse race in this Marx Brothers classic. Click here to sign up for the Lincoln Library Film Society mailing list.

Craft & Chill (adults)
Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 4–5 p.m., Tarbell Room
Craft and chill together doing some relaxing art in a low-key setting. These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other adults. All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. Register here or click here for the series flier. 

Science Challenges (kids and teens)
Thursday, Aug. 22 from 4–5 p.m., Tarbell Room
Compete with your friends and family with these fun science challenges! Led by local high school volunteers, this program will go over fun science concepts, making learning fun! Space is limited so please register. Best for children entering grades 3-6. Register here.

Mindful Mondays: Meditation Series
Join mindfulness teacher Lauren for a calming Monday lunch break meditation held via Zoom. Practice clearing your mind, being in the present moment, and reducing stress in these 30-minute classes. Participants will be introduced, and guided through, a different type of meditation each class. Click here to register for one, a few, or all sessions.

• • Mindfulness Meditation — Monday, Aug. 19 from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Movement Meditation — Monday, Aug. 26 from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Nervous System Relaxation — Monday, Sept. 16 from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Nature Visualization — Monday, Sept. 23 from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Movement Meditation — Monday, Sept. 30 from 12:30-1 p.m.

Virtual Q&A with Author Sean O’Connell
Monday, Aug. 19 from 7–8 p.m., Zoom
In 2023, the world learned the tragic news that actor Bruce Willis was suffering from aphasia, a cognitive disorder, that subsequently worsened to become frontotemporal dementia. Join us as we discuss Bruce’s life, work, and future with Sean O’Connell, author of Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon. We will also be discussing the essential question: is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie or not? Register here.

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Get new transfer station/commuter lot stickers this month

New blue transfer station/commuter lot stickers will be required as of September 1, 2024. The sticker, which will be effective through August 31, 2026, must affixed to the bottom left corner of the driver’s side windshield of each vehicle. Any Lincoln resident who wishes to obtain a sticker can do so by completing this online application. Have a picture or scan of your vehicle registration handy, click “View/Pay Bill,” and then select “First Sticker” for sticker type. Stickers will be sent in the mail. Any resident who does not have a new blue sticker by September 1 may be refused access to the transfer station or commuter lot.

Stickers may be obtained at the DPW office.  Please call the DPW at 781-259-8999 or email Susan Donaldson at donaldsons@lincolntown.org.

Photo exhibition featuring Lincoln’s Linda Hammett Ory

Linda Hammett Ory is exhibiting her photos in the Griffin Museum of Photography’s Atelier38 group show. Many of the photos in her Hidden Treasure series reflect her love of nature and were taken while exploring the landscape of Lincoln and Concord.

Atelier38 is a portfolio-building class for emerging to advanced photographers. Lincoln resident Emily Belz, an independent photographer, educator and curator, taught this year’s museum-based cohort. The show runs from August 1 to September 1 with an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4–6 p.m. at the Griffin Museum (67 Shore Road, Winchester).

Coming up at the library

The following events will take place in the library’s Tarbell Room on Wednesday, Aug. 7:

The Alphabet of Imagination with Mime Robert Rivest (11 a.m.–noon)
Comic mime Robert Rivest leads audiences of all ages on an awesome A to Z journey in s high-energy synthesis of movement, imagery, characters and illusion. All ages. No registration necessary.

Movie Matinee: “Babe” (3:30–5:30 p.m.)
A screening of “Babe” (1995, rated G) and plenty of popcorn. All ages, no registration required.

Summer Tech Series: Organize Your Inbox, Part 1 (7–8 p.m.)
Is your email inbox a mess? Can you find the email you need when you need it? Is it full of spam? Learn tips and tricks to organize your inbox on your laptop or on your phone. Register here for the three-part series.

Enter nature photo contest

Submit your nature photos of Lincoln for consideration in the Open Spaces of Lincoln Calendar and Nature Note Card Series sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust/Rural Land Foundation. These publications are a stunning showcase of Lincoln’s landscapes, abundant wildlife, and recreational activities. All proceeds benefit the conservation, stewardship, and educational activities of the LLCT.

Submissions will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 9. There is no limit to the number of photos you can submit. Photographers of all ages and levels are welcome to participate. For details on how to submit, click here.